P&D ENGINEERING OPEN DAY 6th MARCH
OPEN DAY P & D Engineering are pleased to invite you to our Open Day on… Wednesday 6th March 2013 between 11am & 8pm • Hog roast & refreshments • Grand Prize Draw in aid of the Air Ambulance • Tractors and Telehandlers • Machinery & Livestock Equipment on display from all the manufacturers we represent • Hosted at Fleet Lane, Tewkesbury
“Established in 1976 as a 'family' business we pride ourselves on our professionalism and experience, and have gained an enviable reputation for providing a reliable and quality products throughout the area. We are dealers for McCormick and MERLO.”
Special offers on the day!
P and D Engineering (Bredon) Ltd Fleet Lane, Bredon, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 7EF
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P&D ENGINEERING EDITORIAL FEATURE Recent customers for a trio of McCormick MTX and XTX tractors include Andrew (centre) and Roger Lane of Chaceley Hall Farm near Tewkesbury, pictured receiving the keys from salesman Anthony Wilkes of P&D Engineering.
McCormick X60.50 heads a four-model range of 92-121hp tractors with tougher build and better features than the CX models they replace.
P&D ENGINEERING 90 HP 2WD FROM £14400
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90HP 4WD 115HP 4WD 124HP 4WD & 140HP 4WD MODELS ALSO AVAILABLE
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT: BROWNS OF LIVERSEDGE LTD TEL: 01924 404534 E-MAIL: mail@belarus-tractors.co.uk WEBSITE: www.belarus-tractors.co.uk
The products on offer have to be good but it’s the people and their response to customer needs that determine the success of a farm machinery dealership. So it’s little wonder that Mike Pullin and his colleagues at P&D Engineering have a keen following among farmers and contractors throughout Glos and Worcs and into neighbouring counties. “We worked hard in the early days to earn a good reputation for servicing and repairing machinery,” says Mike. “In more recent years, we’ve been more active supplying new machines in the area, especially since taking on McCormick tractors and Merlo telehandlers.” Major franchises now also include Vicon grass equipment, Farr ATVs, Reco ploughs and power harrows, Köckerling cultivators and drills, BvL diet feeders, and sheep and cattle handling systems from Modulamb and Ritchie. Anthony Wilkes heads up sales, Jason Middlecote manages the parts department, and service manager Dave Brown has a fleet of five well-equipped vans, and the workshops back at base, for the five-man team of trained technicians to tackle anything from routine servicing and pre-season preparation to emergency in-field repairs
More powerful engines and improvements to the driver’s cab feature on the new 150232hp McCormick X70 Series tractors.
McCORMICK TRACTORS Farmers wanting a down-to-earth tractor with proven reliability and sufficient technology without excessive complexity need look no further than the McCormick range. “The McCormick machines make a lot of sense from all perspectives,” says P&D Engineering salesman, Anthony Wilkes. “From the 22-54hp X10 compacts that make great scraper and stable/paddock tractors to the new X70 models with 150-232hp from their six-cylinder engines.” Dairy farmers who liked the McCormick CX tractor with its Doncaster lineage are now coming to like the X60 that replaced even more: “It’s built tougher, has more power and better features,” says Anthony. “But there’s a familiarity about the roomy cab that’s comforting – and it’s even more comfortable than before.” There are some attractive deals going for the mid-range MC four-cylinder and MTX six-cylinder tractors. These stalwarts of the McCormick range share the same transmission with fourspeed powershift and demand-responsive hydraulics. “For a nononsense tractor they take a lot of beating,” says Anthony. At the top of the range, the new five-model McCormick X70 replaces the current XTX and TTX with the same unique transmission having eight-speed powershift for ultimate speed flexibility. But cab upgrades and new-spec engines with more power and torque – but also better fuel economy – make the newcomer an attractive package. “Add in the flexible finance and extended break-down insurance options available, and it’s fair to say we can match anyone’s requirements with the McCormick range,” Anthony concludes.
P&D Open Day, Wed 6th March 2013 Fleet Lane, Bredon, GL20 7EF
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Extra 100 Series – the fuelefficient, plain disc mower
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ith many farmers seeking greater fuel efficiency when mowing, Vicon has introduced three new plain disc mowers for the 2013 season that deliver outstanding cutting quality from a low power requirement. Badged the Extra 117, Extra 122 and Extra 124, the new entry-level plain disc mowers offer working widths of 1.7m, 2.2m and 2.4m respectively, and replace the CM1700, CM2200 and CM2400 models. The new 100 Series benefits from a fully-welded cutting bed design that uses the extremely successful three-bladed cutting disc that delivers impressive cutting quality and encourages faster regrowth from grass stubbles. Fabricated from two C-channels welded together for increased rigidity, the mower bed also offers increased oil capacity to deliver cooler running and much more efficient lubrication, which adds to durability. Each disc’s hub and gear assembly is bolted in through the top of the bed, with intermediate gears slid into place via removable access plates at each end of the mower bed. All three mowers feature a highly effective spring-loaded break-away system to provide protection against in-field obstacles, while hydraulic headland lift enables the mower to be raised without having to move
the tractor link arms. In addition, the 100 Series uses vertical folding to give a compact, neat transport solution. All these design improvements add up to a lower power requirement, with the Extra 100 Series needing a tractor of just 50hp to operate, reflecting the fuel efficiency available. As part of Vicon’s engineering developments, every mower bed produced is pressure tested and run up to full operating speed to ensure that the machine operates exactly as it is designed to. In addition, noise testing is carried out to ensure it meets the company’s own tough standards for low noise levels, and this is achieved with a revised gear cutting process that ensures Vicon disc mowers are now quieter than ever. During each test, every mower bed is also checked to ensure it does not need an excessive amount of power to operate, confirming low frictional losses. On completion of testing, every mower bed is given its own serial number, allowing any failures to be traced back to component supply and manufacture. This is all part of parent company Kverneland Group’s commitment to reinvest in production techniques and manufacturing facilities to raise quality standards even higher. Vicon’s Extra 100 Series plain disc mowers also come with a two-year warranty package.
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ith many innovations and patents to its name, Merlo SpA claims to be the World Leader in Handler Design, and Merlo UK is proud to be importing and supporting Merlo telehandlers throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland Merlo UK offer 14 dedicated Turbofarmer models with engine powers ranging from 102-140HP, lift heights from 7m to 10m and capacities of up to a massive 4.1 tonnes. Merlo is also the only farm handler in the world to incorporate cab suspension. Merlo also offers 8 compact models which are only 2m wide, yet have 6m and 8.5m lift heights and capacities of up to 3.2 tonne. Recent additions to the compact range include the 1.8m wide telehandler, P25.6, which has already proved to be a success in the poultry world. Together with the low profile version, recently launched at Lamma in January – offering the lowest cab in its class at just 1.77m in height – yet still maintaining a full sized cab for driver comfort. Innovation has lead Merlo to design and manufacture the unique Multifarmer which combines the handling ability of a three tonne telehandler with the features of a 120HP tractor and three-point linkage.
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erlo is the world’s leading manufacturer in handler design with hydrostatic transmission. Hydrostatic transmission, which is standard on all Merlo models, is easy to use, offers precision in any demanding situation and of course has instant breaking. The Merlo Group design and build over 90% of the machines components in house. This gives the company the freedom to offer two axles – either fixed, which offers superb ground clearance or a side-shift axle which means there is no loss in stability or capacity but gives the operator the capability to side shift the load vertically. Fixed axle models also offer the option of Boom Suspension (BSS), which reduces the movement of the boom when travelling. The side-shift axle can be fitted with full Active Suspension (EAS), which gives even better protection against road shocks. Safety remains the prime Merlo objective and the innovative and patented M CDC (Merlo Dynamic Load Control) system, which is now standard on all Turbofarmers, takes a totally new approach to load control. M CDC identifies the weight and position of the payload, compares both to a virtual ‘load chart’ and calculates the ‘stability index’. As the stability index rises, audio/visual alarms and a final hydraulic lock act to prevent a forward overturn. In January 2013, Merlo Dynamic Load Control was featured the Farmer’s Guardian Hot 50 award. In December 2012, M CDC had also won the highly acclaimed innovation award at International Show, EIMA proving Merlo goes beyond EN15000 requirements for safety and control.
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